1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Toyota |
Model | 2600 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2340 mm |